RISCO -- Ruby "Orvetta" Walls, 73, of Risco, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1995, at her home.
She was born March 11, 1922, in Prairie Hall, Ill., daughter of Ed and Lillie Layman Dennis. She and James Lloyd Walls were married in 1955. He died Jan. 20, 1974.
A resident of Southeast Missouri most of her life, she had lived in Risco since 1963.
Survivors include two stepdaughters, Darleen Riding and Susan Holmes; two brothers, Richard Dennis of Florissant and Larry Dennis of Perry.
She was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Friends may call at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Parma from 5-8 p.m. today.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ray Rowland officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at Malden.
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